Rusty S.
Yelp
My wife and I are on a quick trip to NOLA, and were walking around Magazine Street when we realized we were pretty hungry. We popped into this place on a whim, and were quite surprised by how many vegetarian options were available to her. Looking over the menu, everything sounded great!
We ended up going with the sweet plantains as an appetizer. We love empanadas, and were happy that they come two to an order so we could mix and match. She had the spinich and cheese, and I had the chorizo and black bean. Both the plantains and the empenadas were incredibly flavorful, well seasoned, and cooked perfectly!
We then got the azteca tortilla soups for our entrées. As someone who loves a good tortilla soup, I was really happy to see one that didn't include chicken (they almost always do). The spice level was perfect, the flavors were spot on, and it came in a very generous portion. Our server even poured the broth for us tableside, ensuring that the tortilla strips themselves didn't get soggy.
Speaking of our server, Josh, he struck the perfect balance between attentiveness, but also left us be to talk and enjoy our conversation and meal. He's a really friendly and funny guy, clearly knew the menu inside and out, and went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed everything. He's a great server, and I say this as someone who worked in fine dining service for about 7 years.
We couldn't ask for a better experience, start to finish. They pay attention to food quality, everything was fresh and delicious, the portions were generous, and the price was very reasonable. I could easily recommend Maya to anyone in the area. They clearly take a lot of pride in their establishment, and they should!